Alicia, a grieving mother of three, attempts to distract her children from the painful task of selecting a photo for their late father's funeral by preparing his favorite meal. As her children arrive, Alicia insists on a family dinner, sparking a tense confrontation with her oldest son. However, the shared meal becomes a turning point, as it ultimately brings them closer together, allowing them to bond over their shared loss and find comfort in each other’s company.
Madres takes place in the 70’s following a Hispanic married couple who move to a migrant farming community. Diana, who is pregnant, starts to become suspicious of their new environment after she and the women around her develop strange symptoms. Could it be a curse, a sickness, or something else?
An animated short film that never gets old, especially with iconic characters from the Disney series.
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.
While Peter’s heroics might have been a bit unrealistic at times due to his lack of experience, I will always support the civilian taking down the establishment.
YouTube surpasses Netflix but there is more to the story.
In this remake of the 1993 film of the same name, The Wedding Banquet follows the life of two queer couples as they struggle with life-changing decisions.
